By The Canadian Press

Authentic Western Experience

Calgary Stampede receives $10M from federal government to aid recovery from pandemic

Jun 30, 2022 | 4:09 PM

CALGARY – The Calgary Stampede has received more than $10 million from the federal government to help it bounce back after last year’s event was scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A report to the city this week showed the Stampede had an operating loss of $8.3 million in 2021.

Last year’s Stampede ran at half capacity because of COVID-19 public health measures and was cancelled altogether the year before.

Daniel Vandal, the federal minister for Prairies Economic Development Canada, says the money aims to support a full-scale Stampede to deliver the “authentic western experience” this year.

He says it would also help to reignite Alberta’s visitor economy.

Ground School Training

New aviation career pathway elevates opportunities for students

8h ago

4-7 p.m. Wednesday

City to host downtown parking feedback session

10h ago

Albertafirebans.ca

Fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in place for much of central Alberta

11h ago

The 2022 Stampede is set to run from July 8 to 17.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2022